Football Game Notes vs. Thomas
Sports Information Director, Kennedy Burks
Warner
3-6, 2-3 SUN
Royals
VS
October 24, 2026
7:00 PM
Lakeland Christian Stadium
Lakeland, Florida
Warner is the designated home team
Thomas
1-8, 0-5 SUN
Nighthawks
Team Comparison
| Category |
Warner |
Thomas |
| Overall Record |
3-6 |
1-8 |
| Conference Record |
2-3 |
0-5 |
| Points Per Game |
22.44 |
8.56 |
| Points Allowed / Game |
36.11 |
53.78 |
| Total Offense / Game |
311.0 |
169.8 |
| Rushing / Game |
90.1 |
58.8 |
| Passing / Game |
220.9 |
110.0 |
| Third Down |
32.64% |
25.78% |
| Fourth Down |
48.00% |
41.8% |
| Sacks |
20 |
9 |
| Red-Zone Scores |
18 / 29 |
11 / 12 |
Players to Watch
Warner
Mark Hanniford
Wide Receiver / Quarterback
79-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Dixon vs. Southeastern
Season receiving leader: 586 yards and five touchdowns
Warner
Cameron Dixon
Wide Receiver
94 receiving yards vs. Southeastern
Scored on a 79-yard reception
Warner
Traven Green
Quarterback
1,458 passing yards and eight touchdowns this season
116 completions through eight games
Warner
Joshua Dudley
Running Back
Six rushing touchdowns this season
Team leader with 76 net rushing yards and six scores
Match Storylines
1
Homecoming returns to Lakeland
The Royals welcome Thomas University to Lakeland Christian Stadium for Warner’s 2026 Homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 7.
2
Honoring the senior class
Warner will celebrate Senior Day alongside Homecoming, recognizing the Royals’ senior student-athletes before the 3 p.m. kickoff.
3
Royals respond after Southeastern matchup
Warner opened the Oct. 31 game with a 79-yard touchdown connection from Mark Hanniford to Cameron Dixon and added a 50-yard field goal by Nicholas Andreopoulos.
4
Offense looking to build on explosive plays
The Royals totaled 334 yards against Southeastern, including 256 through the air. Dixon led Warner with 94 receiving yards.
5
Thomas comes to Lakeland
The Nighthawks visit the Royals for a SUN Conference matchup at Lakeland Christian Stadium.
6
Final home stretch
Warner looks to make the most of its Homecoming and Senior Day setting as the regular season moves toward its final weeks.
Opponent Snapshot
Opponent Thomas University Nighthawks
Matchup SUN Conference — November 7, 2026
Site Lakeland Christian Stadium — Lakeland, Florida
Kickoff 3:00 PM
Game Promotion Warner Homecoming
Special Recognition Senior Day
Recent Results
Warner — Last 4 Games
Oct. 17
vs. Florida Memorial
W 43-30
Latest Matchup — Southeastern
Final
Southeastern 45, Warner 16
L 16-45
Warner recorded 334 total yards (256 passing, 78 rushing). The Royals had 14 first downs and Cameron Dixon caught a 79-yard touchdown pass from Mark Hanniford.
Matchup Context
Warner’s Last Result Fell to Southeastern, 45-16 (Oct. 31)
Warner Record 3-6 overall, 2-3 SUN
Last Meeting Thomas University matchup — current series details not included in this update
Kickoff Saturday, Nov. 7 — 3:00 PM
Venue Lakeland Christian Stadium — Lakeland, Florida
Game Day Homecoming & Senior Day
Upcoming Schedule
NOV. 7
Thomas University
Homecoming & Senior Day
Lakeland Christian Stadium
3:00 PM
NOV. 14
#2 Keiser
Away — West Palm Beach, Fla.
6:00 PM
